Class Teacher

Boscocet; Horsham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School is seeking a passionate Class Teacher to join their nurturing and high-achieving community starting September 2025. The role involves inspiring pupils, promoting Catholic values, and contributing to the school's inclusive environment. Candidates are welcomed from both Early Career Teachers and experienced educators.

Benefits

Supportive leadership team

Commitment to personal and professional development

Wellbeing support for staff

Qualifications

• Committed to promoting the Catholic life of the school.
• Ability to inspire and motivate pupils.
• High expectations for pupil progress and behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support the development of each child’s spiritual and moral education.
• Engage with pupils of all abilities.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school community.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Creativity

Resilience

Teamwork

Reflective practice

Job description

St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham

“Learning to Love, Loving to Learn – Rooted in Christ”

Start Date: September 2025

Contract Type: Full Time, 0.6FTE, Permanent

Location: St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 4QR

The Governing Body of St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School is delighted to invite applications for the post of Class Teacher to join our vibrant, nurturing, and high-achieving school community.

We are a popular and successful one-form entry Catholic primary school with a strong reputation for academic excellence, inclusive values, and a deep-rooted commitment to the development of the whole child. At the heart of our school is our mission: to ensure every child is known, loved, and supported to thrive.

We welcome applications from both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers who are passionate about making a difference in children’s lives.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Is committed to promoting the Catholic life of the school and supporting the development of each child’s spiritual and moral education (you do not need to be Catholic to apply, but must be supportive of the Catholic ethos)

• Has a genuine passion for teaching and learning, with the ability to inspire and motivate pupils of all abilities

• Has high expectations for pupil progress, attainment and behaviour

• Demonstrates creativity, resilience, and an engaging approach to teaching

• Is a reflective practitioner who is eager to grow professionally

• Works well as part of a supportive and collaborative team

• Is keen to contribute to the wider life of our school community

We offer:

• A warm and welcoming school community built on Gospel values

• Delightful, well-behaved pupils who are enthusiastic and eager to learn

• A supportive, experienced leadership team and dedicated colleagues

• Strong relationships with parents, governors, and our local parish

• A commitment to your personal and professional development

• A school where staff wellbeing is valued and supported

We are part of the Bosco Catholic Education Trust and work closely with other schools in the Trust.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged.

To arrange a visit or request an application pack, please contact the school office.

St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks